Examination Pieces. Par . The Edition Peters Grade 8 Piano Anthology has long been a popular resource for anyone approaching this important milestone examination. In September 2022 Edition Peters will release a new Grade 8 Anthology to support the new (2023/2024) Syllabus and, for the first time, will issue new anthologies to support pianists studying at or preparing for Grades 5, 6 and 7. Also ne…

This unique volume offers something for everyone-introducing 7 different musical styles, from Baroque to New Age. Your students will enjoy discovering these new twists on familiar Christmas melodies, while gaining a clearer understanding of the elements that comprise each musical style. General MIDI disk available separately.

Part of Alfred's Recital Suite Series, Suite Sounds Around the Finger Lakes explores the central region of New York State. Each of the three movements depicts different aspects of the area. In 'The Wondrous Finger Lakes,' students will create the effect of lightly rippling water in the left-hand accompaniment as the right hand plays a lyrical melody. The second movement, 'Hoops Victory: Go Orange!…

This early-intermediate solo is a delight to play and to hear! Written in A minor and 3/4 meter, this piece includes multiple changes between A minor and E major chords. Patterns are simple, easy to remember, and repeat throughout the piece in different registers. Dynamic contrasts create echo effects, and a D. S. al Coda allows the student to play the exciting middle section a second time. / Pian…

Preludes for Piano: Complete Collection, contains 20 intermediate to late intermediate piano solos that explore and develop lyrical playing. The pieces are appropriate for church services, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other events where expressive and moving music is needed. / Piano

The stateliness of a sarabande is portrayed elegantly in this A minor solo. The left hand is an excellent study in blocked chords. The right-hand melody must be projected over these chords throughout. In A-B-A form, the left hand remains the same throughout. However, the melody in the B section is one octave higher and an embellished variation of the original theme. The return to A is followed by …

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Descriptive sounds of nature are portrayed musically on the keyboard, in A-minor, with broken chord patterns, legato touch, and lots of expression. The opening section has delicately twinkling stars, while the middle section rises and falls dramatically, depicting the wind, and the stars come out again to close the piece. / Piano

Toutes les pièces dans les danses pour deux séries sont destinées à capter l'essence rythmique de la musique de danse. Tout comme les deux partenaires de danse fonctionnent mieux quand ils sont dans la synchro, à jouer des duos avec une très bonne chimie rythmique est tout aussi merveilleux! Tant la primo et secondo parties dans le Livre 1 sont écrites au niveau intermédiaire tôt. Les jeunes, les …